Subtract 6/42 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 6/42
18/8 - 6/42 is 59/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
18/8 = 18 × 21/8 × 21 = 378/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/168 - 24/168 = 378 - 24/168 = 354/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/28
- In mixed form: 23/28
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